Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

capsize

/ˈkæpsaɪz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.33 in modern English

Syllables: cap-size
IPA: /ˈkæpsaɪz/

20

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Intransitive verb

verb

To cause (a ship) to overturn.

Transitive verb

verb

To deform under stress.

Intransitive verb

noun

The act of, or occurrence of capsizing or overturning.

Example Sentences

"Baby, I think I'm capsizing / The waves are rising and rising"
"But what if carrying sail capsize the boat?"
"There are even cases where a totally different knot may result when carelessly pulled. Tie the Granny Knot around any object and pull one end, and it will capsize into Two Half Hitches."

Etymology

Attested since 1788. Origin unknown. Possibly related to Spanish chapuzar (“to sink by the head”).

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkæpsaɪz/
British English: /kæpˈsaɪz/

Usage

Inflected Forms

capsizes (present, singular) capsizing (participle, present) capsized (participle, past) capsized (past) capsise (alternative, nonstandard) capsizes (plural)

Derived Forms

capsizable capsizal capsizee capsizer uncapsize uncapsized

Synonyms

upset keel over turn turtle turtle

Rhymes With

guys eyes size four eyes king size rise surprise lies exercise prize tries wise

Questions

How do you pronounce capsize?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkæpsaɪz/.
What does capsize mean?: To overturn.
Where does capsize come from?: Attested since 1788. Origin unknown. Possibly related to Spanish chapuzar (“to sink by the head”).

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